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17th November 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

Giovanni Manzoni wins the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage

Rome, November 17^th 2023 – Italy’s twenty-four-year-old Giovanni Manzoni wins the 2023 Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage with a three-day score of 10 under-par. In 2^nd place with a total score of 8 under-par, English amateur Mason Essam. In 3^rdplace at 6 under-par Ireland’s Robert Moran (am). In 4^th place at 5 under-par Scotland’s Craig Ross. There is a 3-way tie for 5^that 4 under-par that includes: French amateur Maxime Mathey, Italy’s Adalberto Montini, and Luca Memeo (am).

The final round of the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage began at 8:00 am from the 1^st and 10^th hole at Golf Nazionale in Northern Rome. The leaders teed off at 10:12 am from the 1^st tee. After yesterday’s 36 holes cut, 74 players (45 pros and 29 amateurs) were able to qualify for today’s final round, where they competed to earn their 2024 Alps Tour playing card. It was a beautiful day with clear skies and beautiful sunshine, which allowed the players to take advantage of favorable scoring opportunities.

Final Round Player QuotesItaly’s Giovanni Manzoni wins the 2023 Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage with a three-day score of 10 under-par. He was tied for 5^th place after yesterday’s round 2. He shot a final round 5 under-par, 66 that included 5 birdies on the front nine and 4 birdies, 2 bogeys, and 1 double bogey to close out his round at Golf Nazionale. He is 24 years old, currently represents Margara Golf Club, and turned professional about 6 months ago. After his win, Manzoni commented: “I played really solid the past 3 days, I’m happy because I rediscovered my feelings, and my game is progressing in a positive way, so I’m thrilled.” Today Manzoni, had a good friend of his and fellow tour player on the bag, Filippo Celli, “my caddie today was amazing, he helped me for the entire 18 holes, and most importantly, we had a lot of fun together. Whenever we are together, I have a lot of fun, and he definitely helped me not to overthink the course and the day but to enjoy myself and play like I know I’m capable of.” He added that, obviously now, “the goal and the next step is to work towards winning an Alps Tour tournament.”

English amateur Mason Essam, who was in the lead since the beginning of the event, concludes the tournament in 2^nd place with a three-day total of 8 under-par. He is 24 years old and represents Dartford Golf Club. Essam qualified to compete in this week’s event after finishing 6^th at the Stage 1 Qualifier held at Terre dei Consoli Golf Club. After his round, Essam explained that he plans on “definitely turning professional now, I did what I came here to do, which is nice. However, when you’re in contention, you want to win, so a bit hard feeling for that, but overall, I played well today and just didn’t hole enough putts. Clearly, Giovanni played really well, so can’t complain.” He added that during this off-season, he will “keep seeing my new coach, who I just started working with, and trying to make a steady progression and get my head down in February to try to get a win early on.” Essam went on to comment that he found: “The wind was completely the opposite today compared to yesterday. I played much better today compared to yesterday, so I can’t really say whether it was easier or not, but I definitely think so of the harder holes played fairer today, and the easier holes played normal.”

In 3^rd place at 6 under-par Irish amateur Robert Moran. In 4^th place at 5 under-par Scotland’s Craig Ross. There is a 3-way tie for 5^that 4 under-par that includes: French amateur Maxime Mathey, Italy’s Adalberto Montini, and Luca Memeo (am).

Final RoundAt the end of today’s final round, 39 players, which will be ranked according to their score, received Category 6 membership, which represents a full playing card for the 2024 Alps Tour Season. The remaining players who made the cut received Category 8 membership for next year’s season. The remaining players who compete in this Final Stage but did not make the 36 holes cut are eligible to receive membership in Category 9.

The 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage draws the 2023 season to a close. Now players are able to enjoy their winter break until the new Alps Tour season will begin in mid-February 2024 in Egypt in the hopes of another successful golf season with the next #risinggolfstars?.

The Alps Tour wishes everyone a great holiday season, and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2024!

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16th November 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

Two Amateurs co-lead after Round 2 at the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage

Rome, November 16^th, 2023 – Amateurs Luca Cavalli from Italy and Mason Essam from England are in the lead with a two-day total of 7 under-par at the end of the 2^ndround of the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. In a two-way tie for 3rd place at 6 under-par, another amateur duo: Italy’s Luca Memeo and Ireland’s Robert Moran.

A chillier but beautiful sunny day was the backdrop of today’s second round of the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. The 156 players are competing to earn their 2024 Alps Tour Playing Cards on two different courses: Golf Nazionale, Par 71, and Olgiata Golf Club, Par 73. The players switched between the two golf courses compared to yesterday’s round.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Italy’s Luca Cavalli (am), 18 years old, who was in a tie for 3^rd place at 4 under-par yesterday, concluded his 2^nd round of the 2023 Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage with a two-day total of 7 under-par. Today, he competed at Golf Nazionale, where he made 4 birdies and 1 bogey. He is in a share of the lead heading into tomorrow’s final round of the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. Once he concluded his 3-under-par 2^nd round, Cavalli commented: “I played well again today, however, I can say that I found Golf Nazionale to be more tiring both physically and mentally. Overall though, I am very pleased with how both days went everything worked well in my game, and the work I did is paying off.” As he is competing as an amateur, he’s “not planning on turning pro right away as I still need to graduate from high school so I will see how I rank and go from there. If I earn playing status this week, I will play as an amateur at first and then, by July or August, decide what is best for me to do.”

Round 1 Leader, English amateur Mason Essam, remains in a share of the lead heading into tomorrow’s final round of the 2023 Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage. He is 24 years old and represents Dartford Golf Club. He shot a 1 over-par 72 at Golf Nazionale for a two-day total of 7 under-par. Today Essam wasn’t pleased with his: “ball striking wasn’t nearly as good. I don’t think I hit many greens today. It was a tough day overall, I had to stay patient and calm. I did my best, and it kind of fell away at the end, but it wasn’t a bad round of golf.” He said he planned on “going to go to the range now to figure out a few things and then try and take that into tomorrow so I can hit more greens and go from there.” When asked about the two host golf courses this week, Essam added that “the score suggest I prefer Olgiata GC between the two courses. Olgiata lived up to my expectations of what my thoughts of a typical Italian course would be, but we will see tomorrow.”

Round 2 Co-Leader at the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, England’s Mason Essam(am). Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf / Federico Capretti

Eighteen-year-old Italian amateur, Luca Memeo is in a two-way tie for 3^rd place with a two-day total of 6 under-par. Today, he shot a 1 under-par, 70 at Golf Nazionale with 3 birdies and 2 bogeys. He currently represents Royal Park I Roveri. After today’s round, Memeo commented: “The course is definitely different, maybe trickier in some aspects, the greens are faster.” He has one of his good friends and already Alps Tour Player Elia Dallanegra as his caddie this week, “He helped me a lot so far this week, and I’m sure he will do the same tomorrow. He’s a good friend of mine, and having him on the bag this week has been amazing.” Memeo plans on “gaining as much experience as possible by playing Alps Tour events, but at the same time, I would like to earn full playing status for next year, so I will play in as many events as possible.”

Alongside Memeo in the two-way tie for 3^rd place at 6 under-par Irish amateur Robert Moran. He played at Olgiata Golf Club today and shot a 4 under-par with 4 birdies, 2 bogeys, and 1 eagle.

A total of 74 players (45 pros and 29 amateurs) made the cut which was set at +5 (149).

Final Round

The top 65 players and ties gained access into tomorrow’s final round, which will be played at Golf Nazionale. The tee times will begin again at 8:00 am local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. The final pairing will tee off at 10:12 am local time from the 1^sthole.

For tomorrow’s final round, it is forecasted to be a sunny day with temperatures that will reach around 17°C and Northwestern winds at approximately 12-25km/h.

At the conclusion of tomorrow’s final round, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score, will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2024 Alps Tour Season. The rest of the players who will make the cut, and finish between the 36^th and 65^th position will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership for next year’s season. The remaining players who compete in this Final Stage and conclude the tournament between the 66^th and 156^th position will be eligible to receive membership in Category 9.

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15th November 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

Amateur Mason Essam leads after Round 1 at the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage.

Rome, November 15^th 2023 – English amateur Mason Essam leads with an 8 under-par, 65 at the end of the 1^st round at the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. Another amateur, Italy’s Luca Memeo, is in 2^nd place at 5 under par. There is an Italian trio in a 3-way tie for 3^rd place with a Round 1 score of 4 under-par that includes: Filippo Bergamaschi, Adalberto Montini, and amateur Luca Cavalli.

An overcast morning with a comfortable temperature in Northern Rome, welcomed the 156 players who began their quest to earn one of the 2024 Alps Tour playing cards that is up for grabs. For the first two rounds, the players are split between Golf Nazionale (Par 71) and Olgiata Golf Club (Par 73) and will play one round on each course.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Twenty-four-year-old, English amateur Mason Essam, who currently represents Dartford Golf Club, leads after Round 1 at the 2023 Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage. He shot an opening round at Olgiata Golf Club of 8 under-par, 65 today with 1 eagle, 7 birdies, and 1 bogey. He qualified for this week’s Final Stage of Q-School after concluding tied for 6^th place last week at the Stage 1 event held at Terre dei Consoli Golf Club. After he signed for his 8 under-par, he proudly commented, “I played lovely today, I was able to manage my misses well, and had a good game plan I committed to. My game has been improving recently, and my goal for the day was to stick to my plan and play with freedom and confidence. My expectations for the week are to finish with a full card on the Alps Tour for next season, and this has been a great start for sure, I’m grateful for the opportunity.” He will turn professional “if I am able to accomplish my goals this week to earn a card.”

Luca Memeo (am), from Italy, 18 years old, who currently represents Royal Park I Roveri, finds himself in 2^nd place after the 1^st round of the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. He shot a bogey-free first round making 1 eagle and 3 birdies at Olgiata Golf Club. After the round, Memeo explained how he “hit nearly every green in regulation and put together a bogey-free round. I was able to hit the majority of the fairways, too, which allowed me the opportunity to go for the pins. I don’t have any real expectations this week, I’m trying to do the best I can in every shot and every round and gain some experience. Today was definitely an ideal start.” As he is playing as an amateur, he added that he “plans to turn pro at the end of next year.”

Italy’s Filippo Bergamaschi, who represents Villa Paradiso Golf Club, is the 1^st player in the three-way tie for 3^rd place after his opening round of 4 under-par, 67 at Golf Nazionale. He began his round with a bogey on his opening hole, the 10^th of the golf course, and then from there on, he made 5 birdies. When he finished his round, he commented: “My putting today was exceptional today. I struggled slightly off the tee today, a little more than I expected, but overall, I’m pleased, it puts me in a good position with two rounds left to be played.” When asked about his preference between the two host golf clubs this week, he added: “I personally prefer Golf Nazionale compared to Olgiata Golf Club, I like it more. I think it suits my game a bit better, I enjoy it more as I’m able to hit a variety of shots, and I’ve played it more, so have more experience on it.”

Alongside Bergamaschi in the three-way tie for 3^rd place at 4 under-par, there is: Adalberto Montini and amateur Luca Cavalli. Both players competed during today’s 1^st round at Olgiata Golf Club.

At the conclusion of the 54 holes, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score, will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2024 Alps Tour Season. The rest of the players who will make the cut, and finish between the 36^th and 65^th position will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership. The remaining players who compete in this Final Stage and conclude the tournament between the 66^th and 156^th position will be eligible to receive membership in Category 9.

Round 2

For tomorrow’s Round 2, players will be alternating golf courses between Golf Nazionale and Olgiata Golf Club. Play will begin again at 8:00 am from the 1^st and 10^th hole at each golf course.

After tomorrow’s round, a cut will be made to the top 65 players and ties who will compete in the final round of the tournament that will played at Golf Nazionale.

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13th November 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

Welcome to Rome, host of the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage!

Rome, November 13^th, 2023 – The final hunt to capture a 2024 Alps Tour playing category gets underway on Wednesday when the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage begins. It is a very anticipated week for the competitors as they will battle it out in Northern Rome, Italy, from November 15^th– 17^th to earn their 2024 Alps Tour card.

A full field of 156 players representing 17 different nations, will be competing at this year’s 54 holes Final Stage. 79 players were already exempt into the field, while the remaining 77 players qualified through the three Stage 1 events that were held last week at Miglianico G.C., Terre dei Consoli G.C., and G.C. Le Fonti.

The exempt players from the 1^st stage and automatically eligible to participate in the Final Stage are: all of the players ranked in the 2023 Alps Tour Order of Merit who weren’t in the field at the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final presented by AURALIS, all of the past winners of the Alps Tour Order of Merit, the winners of the past three editions of the Alps Tour Qualifying School, the leading 10 European Amateur players in the World Amateur Golf Ranking as of October 17^th and players who competed at the 2023 World Amateur Team Championship and/or the 2023 European Boys/Men Team Championshipsand/or the 2023 Walker Cup.

For the first two rounds, the 156 competitors will be alternating between Golf Nazionale and Olgiata Golf Club. The final round will be played at Golf Nazionale.

The format of the tournament is a 54-holes stroke play, 18 holes a day. After 36 holes, a cut will be made to the top 65 players and ties who will compete in the final round.

At the conclusion of the 54 holes, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score, will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2024 Alps Tour Season.

The remainder of the players who made the cut, and finished between the 36^th and 65^th position will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership for next year’s season. The remaining players who conclude the tournament between the 66^th and 156^th position will be eligible for membership in Category 9 for the 2024 Alps Tour Season.

The most recent winner of the Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage tournament is Netherland’s Lars Van der Vight, who won the event last year with a three-day score of 11 under-par.

For the most up-to-date entry list, click here.

The Golf Courses

Olgiata Golf Club is the first venue that will host this week’s 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. It is home to 27 holes of golf: the West Course and the East Course. This week the players will be competing on the West Course, which is a 6547-meters, par 73 golf course. It was inaugurated in 1961 and designed by British Architect, C.Kenneth Cotton. The West Course is the older of the two and is an 18-hole course. Prestigious events like the Italian Open have been played numerous times on this course. This is the second time that an Alps Tour event will be played on the West Course. In 2012, it was completely redesigned by American Architect Jim Fazio to adapt it to new requirements. The current course record for the “West Course” is held by Ian Poulter and Angel Cabrera with a score of 11 under-par (61). Both players achieved the course record during the 2002 Italian Open.

Golf Nazionale, the second venue that is hosting this week’s 2023 Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage, is a 6482 meters par 72 course. It is considered one of the toughest and most challenging golf courses in Italy, as well as being recognized as one of the toughest courses in Europe. It was designed by George and Jim Fazio, and David Mezzacane, and has hosted numerous prestigious events over the years, including the 1991 World Cup and most recently the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup. Golf Nazionale is set in the natural landscape of upper Lazio with dense forests full of ancient oaks. It is a very technical but fun golf course for all types of players.

The Alps Tour wishes all of the competing #risinggolfstars a successful week!

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11th November 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

The top 28 players from Terre dei Consoli GC are promoted into the 2023 Q-School Finals.

Italy, November 11^th 2023– At 8:30 am local time this morning, the 1^st Stage Qualifier held at Terre dei Consoli Golf Club was resumed after it was suspended yesterday at 5:20 pm local time due to darkness. A total of 71 players were competing to earn one of the 28 spots that were up for grabs which would allow them to earn a spot in the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Finals.

The Q-School Finals will take place at Golf Nazionale and Olgiata Golf Club in Northern Rome from November 15^th-17^th. The best-ranked players at the conclusion of next week’s event can earn playing status for the 2024 season on the Alps Tour.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Terre dei Consoli Golf Club

Round 1 leader, Scotland’s John Paterson, alongside Spanish amateur Jaime Jaume Julve concluded the Stage 1 Qualifier played at Terre dei Consoli Golf Club in a two-way tie for 1^st place with a two-day total of 6 under-par (138). Only one stroke back, a three-way tie for 3^rd place with: England’s Charlie Thornton, France’s Romain Lanteri, and Spain’s Mario Garcia Garoz.

At the conclusion of the final round, the top-ranked 28 players in the overall leaderboard qualified for the 2023 Alps Tour Q-School Finals that will be played in Northern Rome next week.

As there was a tie for the last available spot and the 3 alternates, a playoff occurred to determine who would qualify. After the playoff, Spain’s Manuel Ballesteros earned the last available spot in the 2023 Alps Tour Q-School Finals field. The three alternates are: France’s Gregoire Luck, who is the 1^st alternate, Pierre Rabassa from France is the 4^th alternate and Netherland’s Charles Weis is the 7^th alternate.

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10th November 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

G.C. Le Fonti and Miglianico G.& C.C. promote the top qualifiers into the 2023 Q-School Finals.

Italy, November 10^th, 2023– A total of 193 players were competing at Golf Club Le Fonti, Miglianico Golf & Country Club, and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club to earn access into next week’s 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Finals. The players concluded their Stage 1 Qualifier today, where the top 21 players from Miglianico G.&C.C. and the top 28 players from G.C. Le Fonti were promoted into the 2023 Q-School Finals.

The Stage 1 Qualifier held at Terre dei Consoli Golf Club was suspended at 5:20 pm local time due to darkness. It will resume at 8:30 am local time tomorrow morning when the final spots will be given out. The top 28 players will qualify for the Q-School Finals.

The players that qualified from the Stage 1 Tournaments gained access to the Final Stage, which will take place at Golf Nazionale and Olgiata Golf Club in Northern Rome from November 15^th-17^th. The best-ranked players at the conclusion of next week’s event can earn playing status for the 2024 season on the Alps Tour.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Miglianico Golf & Country Club

Spain’s Erik Shukhart shot the lowest score of the Stage 1 Qualifier held at Miglianico Golf & Country Club. He concluded his qualifier in 1^st place with a two-day score of 5 under-par, (135). In second place, with a two-day total of 4 under-par, (136), another fellow Spanish player, Ramon Clavell Vallejo who was tied for 2^nd place after yesterday’s first round. In 3^rd place, English amateur Robert Holden with a two-day score of 3 under-par, (137). The 1^st round leader, England’s Ian Clark, concluded his qualifier in a 3-way tie for 4^th place at 2 under-par alongside French amateur Anguerrand Voisin and Netherland’s Thom Hoetmer (am).

At the end of today’s round, the top 21 players in the final scoreboard earned a spot into next week’s 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. As there was a four-way tie for the 21^st spot, a playoff occurred on the 10^th hole between Austria’s Clemens Gaster, Italian amateurs Pietro Bonamin and Lorenzo Acerbo, and Dutch amateur Rick Hessing.

After two playoff holes, Netherland’s Rick Hessing (am) came out on top and qualified with the last available spot. Clemens Gaster will be the 3^rd alternate, Pietro Bonamin (am) will be the 6^th alternate, and Lorenzo Acerbo (am) will be the 9th alternate at next week’s Alps Tour Q-School Finals.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Club Le Fonti

French amateur Antoine Pellissier, who was tied for 2^nd place after yesterday’s first round, concludes the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Stage 1 Qualifier held at Golf Club Le Fonti in 1^st place with a two-day score of 6 under-par (136). In second place, with a two-day total of 4 under-par (138) Italian amateur Gabriele Bravin. English amateur, Jack Mcphail concludes his qualifier in 3^rd place, only 1 stroke back with a total score of 3 under-par (139).

After today’s round, the top 28 players in the final leaderboard earned their spot in the field of next week’s 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. As there was a five-way tie for the 28^th spot, a playoff occurred between France’s Baptiste Achard, Pierrick Peracino, and Thomas Ripert, and Italy’s Riccardo Rovatti (am) and Andrea Martini.

Italy’s Andrea Martini and France’s Thomas Ripert earned the last two available spots. Baptiste Achard will be the 2nd alternate, Riccardo Rovatti (am) will be the 5^th alternate, and Pierrick Peracino will be the 8^th alternate of next week’s 2023 Alps Tour Q-School Finals.

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9th November 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

The hunt for a 2024 playing category has begun.

Italy, November 9^th 2023– A total of 193 players are competing on three distinct golf courses throughout Italy for 77 spots that will earn them access into next week’s 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Finals. At next week’s event, players can earn playing status on the Alps Tour for the 2024 season. The Final Stage of the 2023 Qualifying School will take place at Golf Nazionale and Olgiata Golf Club in Northern Rome from November 15^th-17^th.

Players are competing at Golf Club Le Fonti, Miglianico Golf & Country Club, and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club. All the players will play the Stage 1 qualifier final round tomorrow. At G.C. Le Fonti, there are 70 players in the field and 28 spots available, at Miglianico G.&C.C., there are 52 players in the field and 21 spots available to qualify, and at Terre dei Consoli G.C., 71 players are competing with 28 spots to be promoted into the Alps Tour Qualifying School Finals.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Club Le Fonti

After the 1^st round of the 2023 Stage 1 Qualifier currently held at Golf Club Le Fonti, Italian amateur Lorenzo Casartelli is in the lead after a 3 under-par, 68. He made 2 bogeys, 1 double bogey and 7 birdies in his opening round. There is a 4-way tie for 2^nd place, only 1 stroke back at 2 under-par: Italy’s Gabriele Bravin (am), France’s Antoine Pellissier (am), Monaco’s Sandro Piaget and Italian amateur Filippo Grossi. In 6^th place at 1 under-par, Spain’s Anton Vazquez Muinos.

These are the only 6 players who were under-par at the conclusion of today’s first round. At the end of tomorrow’s round, which will begin at 8 am local time, the top 28 players will earn their spot into next week’s Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage field.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Miglianico Golf & Country Club

England’s Ian Clark leads with a 5 under-par, 65 after the first round of the Stage 1 Qualifier, which is being played at Miglianico Golf & Country Club. Spain’s Ramon Clavell Vallejo is in a 4-way tie for 2^nd place with a score of 2 under-par, 68, alongside England’s Reis Suart and Robert Holden (am) and Spain’s Agusti Quinquilla. Only 1 stroke back from the four-way tie, there is a 5-way tie at 1 under-par with Netherland’s Thom Hoetmer (am), Erik Shukhart, and Ignacio Fons Pelufo from Spain, Italy’s Stefano Pitoni, and French amateur Anguerrand Voisin.

At the end of tomorrow’s round, the top 21 players will earn a spot in next week’s event. The final round will begin at 8 am local time.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Terre dei Consoli Golf Club

After round 1 of the 2023 Alps Tour Stage 1 Qualifier played at Terre dei Consoli Golf Club, Scotland’s John Paterson leads with a 5 under-par, 67. Only 1 stroke back in 2^nd place, English amateur Mason Essam with a first-round score of 68. In 3^rd place France’s Romain Lanteri who shot a 3 under-par, 69. There is a 3-way tie for 4^th place only 1 stroke back at 2 under-par with: Spain’s Mario Garcia Garoz and Ruben Pardo Rodriguez and Ireland’s Simon Bryan.

Once tomorrow’s final round is concluded, the top 28 players will earn a spot in the field of the 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, where they will try and earn their playing status for the 2024 season.

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7th November 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

The 2024 Qualifying School Stage 1 tournaments gets underway on Thursday!

November 7^th, 2023- Like the past three seasons, the 19^th edition of the Alps Tour Qualifying School will unfold in Italy. The 1^st Stage events will be played on November 9^th and 10^th in three distinct golf clubs: Golf Club Le Fonti, Miglianico Golf & Country Club, and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club. The Final Stage of the 2024 Qualifying School will take place at Golf Nazionale and Olgiata Golf Club in Northern Rome from November 15^th-17^th.

This year, nearly 300 applications were submitted to participate in the 2024 Alps Tour Qualifying School. Applications were open to any male professional golfer who belongs to a recognized PGA or Golf Federation, as well as male amateurs with a handicap not higher than 2.0. In the 2024 Alps Tour Qualifying School fields, there are 141 amateur players, 47 players under 20 years old, and 183 players under 25. A total of 27 different nations that including: Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Finland, Luxembourg, Lebanon, South Africa, and the United States of America, will be represented throughout the 2024 Qualifying School.

In the 1^st Stage events, there will be approximately 198 players competing in the three different venues. The tournaments will be played over 36 holes with no cut, and the top-ranked players will gain access to the Final Stage event. The top-ranked players at the end of the Final Stage will earn a full Alps Tour card for the 2024 season.

There will be 156 players in the field at the Final Stage of the 2024 Alps Tour Qualifying School, where 74 players have already been exempt into the field. The exempt players from the 1^st stage and automatically eligible to participate in the Final Stage are: all of the players ranked in the 2023 Alps Tour Order of Merit who weren’t in the field at the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final presented by AURALIS, all of the past winners of the Alps Tour Order of Merit, the winners of the past three editions of the Alps Tour Qualifying School, the leading 10 European Amateur players in the World Amateur Golf Rankingas of October 17^th and players who competed at the 2023 World Amateur Team Championship and/or the 2023 European Boys/Men Team Championships and/or the 2023 Walker Cup.

The Golf Courses

There will be three golf courses throughout Italy that will host the First Stages of our Qualifying School this year: Golf Club Le Fonti, Miglianico Golf and Country Club, and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club.

The first venue that will host the Stage 1 Qualifying School event is located in Northern Italy, approximately 30km southeast of Bologna. The tournament will unfold at Golf Club Le Fonti in Castel San Pietro Terme. The course is home to 18 holes of golf and will be set as a par 71, 6411 meters. Rolling hills and a typical Emilia-Romagna landscape surround Golf Club Le Fonti. It has previously hosted Alps Tour events, Ladies European Tour events, and Qualifying Schools. The players will face multiple water hazards, making it a tough challenge.

Miglianico Golf and Country Club is the second course hosting Stage 1 events this year. It is a 5875-meter par 72 course in the Province of Chieti, about 20km south of Pescara in the Abruzzo Region. It was designed by well-known American golf architect, Ronald Kirby. The course is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, bunkers, and artificial lakes, making Miglianico Golf a pleasant but challenging course to play with strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. It has hosted numerous prestigious events, including the Abruzzo Alps Open nine times, the 2021, 2022, and 2023 1st stage of Alps Tour Qualifying School, and the 2009 Games of the Mediterranean.

Terre dei Consoli Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, is the third golf course that will host Stage 1 Qualifying School. It is one of the most recent golf courses in Italy that opened in 2011, located north of the Eternal City of Rome. The Terre dei Consoli Championship Course is a 6885-meter Par 72 course with an out-and-back routing. The course is perfectly integrated into the green valleys that embrace and welcome it. Made-to-fit obstacles raise its spectacular technical characteristics, fascinating all golfers. It has hosted numerous events in the past, including Alps Tour as well as Challenge Tour tournaments.

The Alps Tour wishes the best of luck to all the participants competing at the three different venues, and we are eager to follow the next rising golf stars #risinggolfstars!

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20th October 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

Augustin Holé wins the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting

Cavaso del Tomba, October 20^th 2023 – After 1 hole of sudden-death play-off, France’s Augustin Holé wins the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting with a birdie on the 1^st playoff hole. Holé, alongside, Spain’s Quim Vidal concluded their final round at Asolo Golf Club tied for the lead, therefore, took part in a 2-way sudden-death playoff thanks to their final score of 10 under-par. Tied for 3^rd place at 9 under-par Italy’s Elia Dallanegra, Ireland’s Paul McBride and France’s Benjamin Kedochim.

Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney wins the 2023 Alps Tour Order of Merit and secures himself one of the five sought-after 2024 Challenge Tour cards that were up for grabs. Alongside Mullarney, Spain’s Quim Vidal, Netherland’s Kiet Van der Weele, France’s Oihan Guillamoundeguy and England’s Jack Floydd earned the remaining 4 cards that will give them access to the 2024 Challenge Tour.

The winner’s trophy that was handed to Augustin Holé was designed and created by artist-designer Roberta Verteramo.

The final round of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting began at 9:00 am local time from both the 1^st and 10^th hole under overcast skies with some occasional light rain showers at Asolo Golf Club in Cavaso del Tomba, Italy.

Final Round Player Quotes

Augustin Holé from France wins the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting after an incredible birdie putt from about 18 meters on the 1^st playoff hole against Spain’s Quim Vidal. He earned 9,500 Order of Merit points and the winner’s check of €10,000. He followed his opening round of 9 under-par, with a 4 under-par and a 3 over-par to end the tournament at 10 under-par. After his victory, he was very emotional: “I couldn’t have wished for anything better than this. I fought hard today and throughout the entire event. I was looking for this victory for over a year. It’s been a goal of mine to win an Alps Tour event for over a year and to be able to do it today, I’m speechless. I lost my dad a couple of years back, and this one is definitely for him and for my family around me. I’m so grateful to have the people that I have around me, my staff, my friends so this one is for them and for myself. I give all of them credit but also myself. I now have Stage 2 of Q-School and hopefully, I will be able to repeat the same thing there but we will see how it goes. Now I will enjoy it and take a few days off.”

Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney wins the 2023 Alps Tour Order of Merit rank and earns one of the coveted 2024 Challenge Tourcards that was up for grabs. Throughout the season, he won two events, one in Austria and one in France. After Mullarney secured his Order of Merit title he commented: “Absolutely this was one of my goals from the beginning of the year. As much as it is great being on the Alps Tour, tons of nice people, I’m glad to be off the Alps Tour and move on to the next step. I was happy with my golf this year, I feel ready to compete there. I was able to play a few Challenge Tour events before and I was able to step up my game so now I’m ready.” When asked about his experience playing on the Alps Tour he added: “The standard of the Alps Tour is extremely high. The courses are great, and it’s a good test of your game.” Tournament PromoterThe 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting is promoted directly by the Alps Tour.

For this event, we are grateful to have AURALIS Limitless Lighting as the tournament presenting sponsor. Auralis is the first integrated industrial hub in the lighting field. A unique, vertical and comprehensive group of excellence that defines a new era in the lighting sector through a strong drive for technological innovation, the pursuit for beauty, and a clear mission aimed at promoting the culture of light as a tool to improve the quality of people’s lives.

The tournament also has numerous sponsors and partners such as: Ricoh, GAS Milano 1984, Battistella Golf, Extreme Factory, Imball Veneta, Golf 2.0 Megastore, Twïntee, Federazione Italiana Golf, Fédération Française de Golf, Real Federación Española de Golf and Österreichischer Golf-Verband.

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19th October 2023 | Alps Tour Golf

Augustin Holé extends his lead at the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting

Cavaso del Tomba, October 19^th 2023 – France’s Augustin Holé keeps the 36 holes lead with a two-day score of 13 under-par at the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting. In 2^nd place, 4 strokes off the lead with a two-day total of 9 under-par, Alexandre Daydou from France. In a two-way tie for 3^rd place at 7 under-par: France’s Benjamin Kedochim and Ireland’s Paul McBride.

The 2^nd round of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting began as an overcast day with some light to moderate rain for the players competing at Asolo Golf Club in Cavaso del Tomba, Italy. Play began at 9:00 am local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. This is the season-ending tournament where the top 5 players in the Order of Merit rank at the end of this week’s tournament will earn a Challenge Tour, category 12b card for the 2024 season.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Augustin Holé from France extends his lead after 2 rounds of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting with a two-day total of 13 under-par. He followed his bogey-free 9 under-par opening round, with a 4 under-par, 68 where he made 5 birdies and 1 bogey. He is twenty-six years old and currently represents Biarritz Le Phare. After his round, Holé was very satisfied as he: “I’m enjoying it, I’m enjoying it a lot. I hit lots of good shots, a few good putts, and a chip-in, I mean, nothing can bother me at the moment. I’m trying to do my best on every shot and enjoying the day.” During today’s round, he had a chip-in birdie on the 8^th hole, when asked about the scoring opportunities, he commented: “I gave myself many birdie opportunities, and my chipping as well as my long game is very good at the moment to so both combined is pretty decent.” The weather forecast hasn’t been great this week and rain remains in the forecast: “The weather has been ok today, we were expecting a lot of rain, and we didn’t have so much. At the beginning of the round when it was raining I played decent, I was trying to make pars and I did that really well. Once it stopped raining I was able to get my round going. We will see for tomorrow.” Holé added that “Of course, tomorrow’s goal is the trophy!”

Twenty-seven years old, Alexandre Daydou from France finds himself in 2^nd place after his 6 under-par 66 in today’s round for a total of 9 under-par. He turned pro in 2016 and currently represents Cannes Mougins. In his round, he made 3 birdies and 1 bogey on his front nine before making the turn, where he made 2 more birdies and 1 eagle on the 12^th hole. Daydoucommented that: “My game was ok, I made a few opportunities on the front nine where I was able to birdie 8 and 9. I knew I had to stay focused for the back nine because they are slightly trickier for me so I tried to stay focused and get some birdie opportunities and see what happens. I’m happy with my game today, especially with this weather.” He made a birdie on 11 and an eagle on the 12^th hole: “I was able to birdie 11 and eagle 12 so it was a good 30 mins for me. I hit a good drive, then my 3-wood and made a good eagle putt from about 7 meters.”

France’s Benjamin Kedochim, who shot a 1 under-par round yesterday, finds himself tied for 3^rd place with a two-day total of 7 under-par alongside Ireland’s Paul McBride. In his 2^nd round he made 6 under-par, 66 with 7 birdies and 1 bogey. Prior to the start of this event, Kedochim was 11^th in the Order of Merit rank and is looking for a good tournament here to hopefully make a move to try and earn one of the 5 coveted Challenge Tour Cards for next season. After he signed for his 6 under-par, 66, he commented: “Obviously I thought about the standings. I know I have to either win the tournament or finish in 2^nd place to enter the top 5. So, putting a low round together is what I needed to do and I’m glad I did. My putting today was great.”

Tied alongside Kedochim in 3^rd place at 7 under-par, Ireland’s Paul McBride. He is 27 years old and represents The Island Golf Club. He is 17^th in the current Order of Merit rank and is looking to make a move with a good performance this week. McBride followed his opening round of 6 under-par, with a 1 under-par, 71. He made 4 birdies and 3 bogeys.

In 5^th place with a two-day total of 6 under-par, one of this season’s winners, England’s Jack Floydd. He shot a 4 under-par, 68 today and is looking for a strong finish tomorrow as he was 4^th in the standings ahead of this week and wants to secure his Challenge Tour card for 2024.

Final Round

The Final Round of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting will begin at 9:00 am local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. The final pairing will tee off at 10:28 am local time from the 1^st hole.

The players are competing for an overall prize fund of €50,000 and 60,000 Order of Merit Points. The winner of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting will earn € 10,000 and 9,500 Order of Merit points.

Tournament Promoter

The 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting is promoted directly by the Alps Tour.

Follow the livescoring starting tomorrow morning on www.alpstourgolf.com or the official “Alps Tour Golf” app.

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